Registered Psychiatric Nurse - PECT Clinician

Job Description

Registered Psychiatric Nurse - PECT Clinician At LRH we believe in Better Care, Everywhere, for Everyone. Our people are critical to our success. We want to build a reputation of having the best healthcare staff in Victoria. We will achieve this by ensuring we always provide safe and supportive environments for our people to learn, develop and flourish. Based in Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3 or Psychologist Level 3 to join the Psychiatric Emergency Care Team in the Emergency Department and Mental Health Telephone Triage on a full time ongoing basis. About you You will play an important role in the undertaking of a range of mental health clinical duties including the provision of high standard acute clinical assessment, evidence-based treatment and support consumers experiencing significant mental health difficulties and their carers/families. We are looking for candidates with: Qualifications in either Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Clinical Psychology Minimum 4 years post registration experience in Mental Health Experience working in acute adult services, triage service and/or mental health emergency department The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to mental health consumers Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, mental health conditions and treatment options Capacity to work effectively within a team structure and as a sole clinician Working knowledge of NSQHS Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including: Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum. Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum. Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital. Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education. A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities. How to apply Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Application close: 30/10/2024 Before commencement, the successful applicant will Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, a Working With Children employee check, and all staff employed in the Victorian healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for three (3) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Diversity and inclusion We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr